Spreading the Buddha’s teachings | Genius of the Ancient World
The story of how the Buddha's ideas spread through his own preaching and the creation of the first monasteries.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 6'13''
- Broadcast year: 2015
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Buddhism | Practices | The Sangha
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Genius of the Ancient World
- Episode: Buddha
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